CODE & SAFETY

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Understanding the NEC, Volume 1 textbook

No other textbook takes you step-by-step through NEC articles like Mike’s authoritative Understanding the National Electrical Code textbooks. This resource has proven itself in the field and in the exam room, and you can rely on it to provide you with the rock-solid foundation of NEC knowledge you need to do your job with accuracy and confidence.

Understanding the NEC, Volume 1 Workbook

This workbook is designed to test your knowledge and comprehension of the material covered in the Understanding the NEC Volume 1 textbook. It contains more than a thousand NEC Practice questions in Code order as well as random-order final exams, and covers the general installation requirements contained in Articles 90 through 480.

Essential Rules of the NEC textbook

Finally there is a book that is devoted exclusively to all NEC requirements that directly relate to fire and electrical shock hazards. These essential rules were chosen by Mike as the most relevant safety rules that every electrical professional needs to be aware of. This is a great reference tool for code compliance, electrical training, and is ideal for weekly safety meetings.

Understanding the NEC, Volume 2 textbook

No other textbook takes you step-by-step through NEC articles like Mike’s authoritative Understanding the National Electrical Code textbooks. This resource has proven itself in the field and in the exam room, and you can rely on it to provide you with the rock-solid foundation of NEC knowledge you need to do your job with accuracy and confidence.

Volume 2 highlights Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, and Chapter 8.

Note: This book does not cover Article 690 due to its extensive nature. It is covered in a separate title Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems.

NEC Articles 90 - 820

Ultimate Training Library

The Ultimate Training Library is your complete toolbox for electrical training. This best-selling program covers everything you need to know in the areas of Theory, the National Electrical Code and Electrical Calculations. It’s a great product for teaching new employees the Code, for preparing for a state or county electrical exam, for updating yourself and your team on the Code changes, or simply to review the fundamentals that every working Electrical Professional should know. Whether you use this for In-House Training or as a personal development tool this library will give you the edge for your business, and your career.

Detailed Code Library

This program is designed to help all learners: Inspectors, Engineers, Estimators, Instructors, Contractors and Electricians.

In this best-selling program Mike captures his knowledge into one systematic training system. It is effective because it combines Mike’s unique direct writing style along with a series of DVDs. Mike’s ability to translate the Code into everyday terms has made this program a wonderful tool for individuals wanting to be knowledgeable about the National Electrical Code.

This program includes both Volume 1 and Volume 2 of Mike's Understanding the National Electrical Code as well as the NEC Exam Practice questions to help you review and test your comprehension.

Understanding the NEC Volume 1 & 2 Combo

This package combines Mike's best-selling Illustrated guides into one great package. Mike's ability to clarify the meaning of the Code with his clear concise writing style, along with his highly praised full-color detailed instructional graphics is the reason that these books continue to grow in popularity around the industry. Find out why these books have become the standard for NEC training. Save $10 when you purchase them together

Mike's best-selling Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code bring the Code to life. Save when you purchase them together with the NEC Exam Practice Questions textbook which provided over 2,000 practice questions on the NEC to test your knowledge.

NEC Practice Questions textbook

The purpose of this book is to create an ideal environment to test your NEC knowledge. The design of this book builds your skills section by section. There are quizzes in Code Order and quizzes where the NEC questions are in random order in order to challenge your NEC knowledge. Final quizzes in random order help you really get familiar with your Code book. Going through this book really builds your Code knowledge and your ability to find things quickly as you proceed.

NEC Online Quiz

This is a great tool to help you prepare for an exam, make sure that you learn the NEC, or simply test your skills against one of the largest databases of NEC questions available on the market. It includes over 2,000 questions in random order, and you can add timing to your tests to help you prepare for a timed exam.

Grounding vs. Bonding

Grounding vs. Bonding Library

Grounding and Bonding is one of the most important and least understood article in the NEC - it's very important to understand the difference between grounding and bonding in order to correctly apply the provisions of Article 250. Surveys have repeatedly shown that a high percentage of power quality problems are due to improper grounding or bonding, and there's no better way to learn than from Mike's library.

Grounding vs. Bonding DVD

Few articles can match Article 250 for misapplication, violation and misinterpretation. This program is unique in its ability to explain grounding, bonding and the difference between them, in such a clear and precise manner. The Author's Comments clarify and focus, and the graphics illustrate the applications of the rules. This program provides a great format for learning - with Mike's full-color textbook and dynamic DVDs.

Grounding vs. Bonding textbook

One of the most confusing areas of the trade continues to be Grounding and Bonding. This textbook belongs in the hands of every Electrician, Inspector, and Engineer who needs to understand the seemingly conflicting information of how to properly apply the NEC rules of Grounding and Bonding. Mike's ability to explain these rules and the practical application of these rules in real world settings will help you really understand how to apply the NEC every day.

Low Voltage (Limited Energy)

Limited Energy Exam Preparation DVD Library

Today most states require a license to work on low voltage. Prepare for your upcoming Low Voltage exam with this great study program, or simplly brush up on your NEC knowledge and expand your understanding of electrical theory and limited energy.

This program includes Mike's Basic Electrical Theory textbook and three DVDs to help you learn Electrical Fundamentals, Circuits, Alternating currents and more. The Limited Energy book and DVDs will teach you what you need to know about the NEC requirements governing these limited energy applications.

Subjects include definitions, general installation requirements, and specific requirements for low-voltage systems. The book includes practice questions, quizzes and a final exam.

NFPA Softbound Code Book

NFPA Spiral Bound Code Book

The spiral edition makes the Code Book much easier to use. The coil allows you to conveniently study by placing the book folden on your desk. It lays flat and you can even put it on a hook in your truck.

NFPA Looseleaf Code Book

NFPA Handbook

The NEC Handbook is loaded with one-of-a-kind features: Full NEC text, explanations from experts involved with NEC development, first-time commentary on new articles, commentary on important changes, full-color photos and visuals such as schematics, floor plans, floor charts and cross-sectional graphics, extracted data from other NFPA documents and UL White Book.

NEC Tabs

Mike's peel and stick tabs are a great way to customize your Code Book. Placing tabs on Code articles, sections and tables will make it easier for you to use the NEC. Mike's best-selling tabs make organizing your Code book easy.

Originally developed at OSHA's request, NFPA 70E responds to the latest information about the effects of arc flash, arc blast, and direct current (dc) hazards, and recent developments in electrical design and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In a fraction of a second, an electrical incident can claim lives and cause permanently disabling injuries. In fact, hundreds of deaths and thousands of burn injuries occur each year due to shock, electrocution, arc flash, and arc blast -- and most could be prevented through compliance with NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®.

Implementing NFPA 70E correctly is the key to saving lives, reducing injuries, and satisfying OSHA mandates for electrical safety. That's why there's no substitute for the comprehensive facts in the NFPA 70E Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. OSHA is the "what" and NFPA 70E is the "how." The new NFPA 70E Handbook provides the "whys" and the support you need.

Full NFPA 70E text and the whys behind technical changes make this the most expansive source. Commentary from electrical safety experts explains the intent behind rules, why the Standard has changed, and how to comply. Learn about safe work practices, PPE, lockout/tagout, and how to conduct safety audits and reviews. New full-color photos, charts, and illustrations bring safety concepts to life -- invaluable on the job and for worker training. Case studies recount electrical incidents and their effects.

Other Code products

Tom Henry's Key Word Index

Every word in the Code book put into an index with page numbers. Now you can find it in the Code in seconds! This book is a great study aid for electrical exams and is specially designed to increase your speed by getting you familiar with those hard to find references in the NEC. The key word index also includes references for key words not listed in the back of the Code book.

Ugly's Conduit Bending

Ugly's Conduit Bending is a quick, on-the-job reference specifically designed to provide the most commonly required information on how to properly bend conduit, including information on bending types and techniques. An ideal tool for electricians, contractors, instructors, and students, this essential pocket guide uses diagrams, calculations, illustrations, photos, and quick explanations to ensure bending is completed safely and correctly.

Tracing EMFs

by Karl Riley

A trouble-shooting guide for electricians who are asked to find the sources of unusual AC magnetic fields in buildings. Since most of the sources are due to mis-connections which violate NEC, the steps for measuring, tracing and correcting the faults are spelled out in detail with many illustrations. Grounding to water pipes is another source which can be modified; the book goes into grounding and its myths in depth. An electrician who absorbs the material in this book will feel comfortable dealing with customer concerns about magnetic fields in their buildings, and will know how to proceed to reduce or eliminate those fields.

Individual Code DVD sets

General Requirements, Articles 90-110 DVD

This booklet and DVD cover Article 90 (Introduction to the National Electrical Code) and Chapter 1 (General Requirements) of the National Electrical Code; the booklet includes some practice questions to test your comprehension.

This material is extracted from Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume 1.

Special Equipment, Articles 600-702 DVD

This booklet and DVD cover Chapter 6 (Special Equipment), and Articles 700-702 from Chapter 7 (Special Conditions) of the National Electrical Code; the booklet includes some practice questions to test your comprehension.

This material is extracted from Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Understanding the National Electrical Code, Volume 2.